Surface Preparation

Mixing: Islands 44 TF antifouling paint contains a low concentration of copper oxide and may have settled in transit. The product must be thoroughly mixed with a power mixer/shaker until uniform.
Induction Time: N/A
Thinning: If necessary, maximum 10% with Sea Hawk 2053 Reducer
Cleaning: Sea Hawk 2031
Pot Life: Not Applicable
Brush/Rolling: Solvent Resistant Roller Cover 3/8” pile (nap), smooth to medium. Prewash roller cover to remove loose fibers prior to use.

Surface Preparation

Paint only clean, dry surfaces. Remove all grease, oil, wax, or other foreign material by solvent or detergent washing. (SSPC-SPI)

Compatibility: For pleasure craft applications, please refer to our Sea Hawk Compatibility Chart to ensure compatibility when applying Islands 44 TF antifouling paint over existing bottom paint.

Previously Painted Surfaces: Seahawk Islands 44 TF is suitable for this substrate. For correct procedures please refer to the Application Guidelines for Fiberglass/Gelcoat.

Previously Painted Surfaces with Tin-Based (TBT) Paints (Islands 44 TF) is suitable for this substrate. Sand the surface with 80 grit sandpaper,
remove sanding dust with pressure washing, allow to dry, and apply the first coat of Islands 44 TF paint at 4-7 mils wet film thickness. Note: it is recommended to make this first coat a different color than the next two coats so it is a “signal coat,” which will signal its time for another bottom job when the color of this first coat starts to show. Apply two other coats of Islands 44 TF at 4-7 mils wet film thickness allowing ample time for drying in accordance with the product label.

Fiberglass or Vinyl Ester Hulls: Sea Hawk Biocop TF is suitable for this substrate. For correct procedures please refer to the Application Guidelines for Fiberglass/Gelcoat.

Wood Surfaces: New Work - Sand the wood surface with 80 grit sandpaper, remove the sanding dust with pressure washing, allow to dry, and apply the first coat of Islands 44 TF bottom paint. Reduce the first coat (only) 20% with Sea Hawk 2053 Reducer to maximize surface penetration. Next, apply whatever seam compound if needed, allow to dry in accordance with the product label, and apply two more coats of Islands 44 TF without any Thinner reduction.

Aluminum: Islands 44 TF Antifouling paint may be used on an aluminum hull only when used with the proper barrier coat system described in Technical Bulletin AL1284. Sea Hawk Biocop TF is not to be used on bare aluminum.

Product Information 

Colors: Black-1005TF, Blue-1002TF, Dark Blue-1030TF, Red-1001TF, Teal-1035TF
Finish/Sheen: Gloss
Sizes: Gallon & Quart
Volume Solids: 61%
Solids by Weight: 82%
Shipping Weight:
Black: 15.99 Lbs/Gal (7.25 kg/Gal)
Blue: 15.84 Lbs/Gal (7.18 kg/Gal)
Dark Blue: 15.61 Lbs/Gal (7.08 kg/Gal)
Red: 16 Lbs/Gal (7.257 kg/Gal)
Teal: 15.85 Lbs/Gal (7.19 kg/Gal)
*All colors are not available in all states

Flash Point: 80° F/26.6° C
VOC: 300 Grams per Liter / 2.5 Lbs per Gallon
Copper Leach Rate: 5.98 Micrograms/cm2/Day
Typical Film Thickness:
Pleasure craft: 2.4-4.3 mils (60.96-109.22 μ) dry film thickness(DFT) per coat, (4.0-7.0 mils (101.6-177.8 μ) wet film thickness(WTF)), 2 coats on the entire hull and a 3rd at the waterline and other high wear areas
Pleasure craft(California/Reduced CU2O Leach Rate Application): 2.4-4.3 mils (60.96-109.22 μ) dry film thickness(DFT) per coat, 4.0-7.0 mils (101.6-177.8 μ) wet film thickness(WTF)), 2 coats on the entire hull
Theorical Coverage (DFT): 228-408 Sq Ft/Gal (21.18-37.9 m2/gal)

Application Controls 

Method: This product may be applied by airless and conventional spray, solvent resistant rollers, and brushes.

Dry Times and Overcoating Intervals: